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Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 35 No 7 – 2022] FOURTH SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ____________ MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ____________ 1.

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TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2022 The House met at 14:02.

The Deputy Speaker took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayer or meditation.

[14:04] Members' statements.


FIRST ORDER [14:54] The House, at the request of the Leader of the Opposition, discussed the following as a matter of urgent national public importance in terms of Rule 130: The impact of the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine on the South African economy.

Debate concluded.

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SECOND ORDER [16:43] Consideration of Recommendation of candidates for appointment by for Public Service the President Commission (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 2 March 2022, p 73).

to serve as commissioners Mr T H James, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.


Question put: That the House approves the nominations of Ms Zukiswa Mqolomba, Ms Nancy Nomah Ngwenya and Prof Mandlenkosi Stanley Makhanya as commissioners for the Public Service Commission.

MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 36 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, National Freedom Party, Al Jama-ah, and the African National Congress.
House Chairperson Ms M G Boroto announced that, the Speaker had determined that, in accordance with the Rules, a manual voting procedure would be used and that the whips would conduct a headcount of members in the chamber and on the virtual platform for the purpose of ascertaining quorum and voting.

A quorum being present in terms of Rule 98(1), voting commenced.
AYES – 216 (ANC 204, IFP 7, UDM 1, GOOD 1, NFP 1, COPE 1, and Al Jama-ah 1) NOES – 122 (DA 74, EFF 35, FF PLUS 9, and ACDP 4) Question agreed to.

Nominations accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 196(8)(a) of the Constitution.

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THIRD ORDER [17:27] Consideration of Report of Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament on Parliament of Republic of South Africa’s 2020/21 Annual Report (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 3 December 2021, p 28).
Ms B P Mabe, as Co-Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.

Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, United Democratic Movement, National Freedom Party, Al Jama’ah, and the African National Congress.

Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting) Report accordingly adopted.

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FOURTH ORDER [18:05] Consideration of Report of Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament on Parliament of Republic of South Africa’s draft Annual Performance Plan for 2022/23 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 3 December 2021, p 17).

MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 37 Ms B P Mabe, as Co-Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, United Democratic Movement, National Freedom Party, and the African National Congress.

Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

Report accordingly adopted.

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FIFTH ORDER [18:36] Consideration of Report of Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament on Parliament of Republic of South Africa’s performance in first quarter of 2021/22 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 3 December 2021, p 3).

Ms B P Mabe, as Co-Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

Mr M G Mahlaule moved: That the Report be adopted.


Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, National Freedom Party, and the African National Congress.

Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting) Report accordingly adopted.

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SIXTH ORDER [18:54] Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on the Auditor-General on Integrated Annual Report of Auditor-General for financial year 2020/21 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 26 November 2021, p 183).

Mr S S Somyo, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

Mr M G Mahlaule moved: That the Report be adopted.


MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 38 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, National Freedom Party, Al Jama-ah, and the African National Congress.

Motion agreed to.

Report accordingly adopted.

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[19:24] Ms D P Sibiya moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that the University of South Africa (UNISA), in partnership with the Miriam Makeba Foundation, celebrated the life of Dr Miriam Zenzile Makeba on Friday, 4 March 2022, in what would have been Dr Miriam Makeba’s 90th birthday; recalls that the Grammy award-winning singer dedicated her life to fighting for equality in both South Africa and around the world through her music; remembers that despite being banned from her home country for her outspokenness and resistance to Apartheid, she went on to build an illustrious international career, performing on some of the world’s most prestigious musical stages; further remembers that she released music albums in 1960 and 1963, both times making the Billboard 200 in America; acknowledges that she also testified at the United Nations (UN) against Apartheid, calling for UN to show compassion for the actions against black South Africans and also appealed to them to try and stop the tragedy and free South Africa’s unjustly jailed leaders; and (6) appreciates UNISA and friends of the late Mama Makeba in the music industry for organising events of this nature to keep her legacy of activism alive.
Agreed to.

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Mr M S Malatsi moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) notes that South African athlete, Mr Stephen Mokoka, made history when he broke the 50 kilometers world record at the Nedbank Runified Series in Gqeberha on Sunday, 6 March 2022; further notes that Mr Mokoka’s record-breaking time of 2:40:13 is nearly four minutes faster than the inaugural world record set by Ethiopia’s Mr Ketema Negasa, and has been recognised as the new official world record by World Athletics; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 39 (3) (4) acknowledges that Mr Mokoka has won numerous national titles in his running career and has represented South Africa at three Olympic Games; that Mr Mokoka’s achievement recognises spectacular considering that it was the first time that he competed in the 50 kilometers race; and is (5) congratulates Mr Mokoka on achieving this world record milestone and wishes him well in his future races.
Agreed to.

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Mrs K N F Hlonyana moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that in February 2022, the African Heads of State and Government summit approved the request by the Vice President of Tanzania to declare kiSwahili as an official language of the African Union; further notes that the recognition of kiSwahili is a significant step towards the full recognition of African languages on the continent, which have been marginalized by colonialism and by the neo- colonial states that took over power after independence; acknowledges that kiSwahili is spoken by over a 100 million people on the continent and is one of the most widely used indigenous languages in Africa; further acknowledges that the African Union’s decision must be seen within the context of the ideal of developing an African language for communication by Africans across the continent, without having to resort to imposed European languages; encourages the teaching and development of Kiswahili in our own country and urges education authorities to have the language taught in South African schools; and (6) congratulates the African Union for taking such a bold step.
Agreed to.

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Ms G P Marekwa moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) notes with sadness the passing of Mr Johnson Fakude, the owner of Fakude Cash Loans in Bushbuckridge who was gunned down with his family on Tuesday, 8 March 2022; further notes that Mr Johnson Fakude, 58, his wife, Ms Gift Matsane, 50, and their daughters, Princess Fakude, 11, and Priscilla Fakude, 8, were found dead at their home in Rebone, Casteel, near Bushbuckridge; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 40 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 (3) (4) (5) recalls that the body of the husband was found outside, while the bodies of the wife and children were found in the sitting room with school books, which suggests that the mother was probably assisting them with their homework; strongly condemns the brutal murder of the family and calls for the swift arrest of the perpetrators; and conveys its condolences to the family and friends of the Fakude family.
Agreed to.

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Mr N Singh moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes the KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital (formerly the Durban or Addington Children’s Hospital), was built in 1928; acknowledges that Addington Children’s hospital was the first the African Continent; hospital exclusively for children on laments the fact that the Hospital was closed by the Apartheid government in 1984, due to the fact that it cared for all children - irrespective of race, colour or creed, and that it remained closed for 28 years thereafter, with many of its buildings falling into a state of disrepair; celebrates the fact that the Hospital was reopened in July 2013, and that a number of charities and trusts, as well as certain not-for-profit organisations, have been set up by philanthropic medical, legal professionals and citizens, like the late Dr Arthi Ramkissoon and Professor Jerry Coovadia, in order to partner with government to raise funds to restore the Hospital to its former glory; further celebrates and acknowledges the stellar efforts of a collective of young professional women acting in concert under the organizational name of “Khulisa” who raised approximately one million rand at a fundraiser held this past weekend, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital; and calls upon government to ensure prioritisation of the complete reconstruction and return to operation of this landmark medical institution, partnering as it should with civil society, medical professionals and private institutions in order to complete this love and medical process as quickly as possible, for requirements of the children of the Republic of South Africa.
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Mr P Mey moved without notice: That the House - MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 41 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) engineering and built environment faculty team travelled from Pretoria to Swakopmund, Namibia, in the SunChaser 4, their energy efficient, high technology solar powered vehicle, covering a distance of 2153 kilometers; further notes that the SunChaser 4 is the fourth solar electric car that the university has developed since 2014, and that these vehicles were designed, built and driven by a team of staff members and students from the TUT; acknowledges that in 2018, a previous generation, the SunChaser 3 was ranked number one in the Sasol Solar Challenge, and achieved a fourth place internationally; further acknowledges that there are probably only two or three of these vehicles in Africa, and this vehicle was rated as the top performing on the continent; congratulates the Tshwane University of Technology on their passion and drive this energy efficient and environmentally friendly form of transport; to develop further congratulates them on successfully negotiating the difficult roads and potholes in South Africa and successfully reaching Swakopmund in one piece; and (7) wishes them all the best with the design and building of the multi- seater solar vehicle they are currently working on.
Agreed to.

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Ms N Gantsho moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) notes the passing of Mr Simon Mbata, the National Coordinator of the South African Waste Pickers Association (SAWPA), on 19 February 2022; further notes that the South African Waste Pickers Association is one of the organisations formed to promote, protect and defend the rights of waste pickers in the country, with Mr Simon Mbata as its advocate; acknowledges that the waste pickers’ role has been widely recognised nationally and internationally including at the recently held United Nations Environment Assembly held in Kenya, Nairobi; (4) remembers that Mr Mbata participated in the inaugural 2019 Plastic Colloquium in his capacity as the Chairperson of SAWPA; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 42 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 (5) recalls that on 18 February 2022, the day before he passed on, Mr Mbata briefed the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on matters affecting waste pickers; and (6) conveys its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Mr Simon Mbata.
Agreed to.

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Mr S N Swart moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) applauds the achievement of Professor Mashudu Tshifularo, who became the first Otolaryngologist to transplant 3D - printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants, on 3 March 2019; notes that Prof Tshifularo grew up as a herdsman in the rural village of Mbahela, outside Thohoyandou; further notes that in the year 2000, Prof Tshifularo was appointed as the youngest and only black professor of ENT in South Africa; and (4) commends Prof Tshifularo on his achievements.
Agreed to.

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Mr N L S Kwankwa moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes with sadness the death of Nelisa Mjamba, a 37-year old woman, who was pushed from the third-floor of her flat, allegedly by a jealous ex-boyfriend at a former men’s Transnet hostel known as Ikwezi in Langa; remembers that Nelisa Mjamba’s death follows just under a month after the body of 26-year-old Asiphe Nqoloba was discovered in a shallow canal behind “Sanitizer” informal settlement, an area behind the hostel; recalls that the body of 25-year-old Sinawo Nono was also found after she was shot dead in the same area; understands that Langa township is currently facing a scourge of senseless murders of women; calls on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to develop efficient measures to intensify the investigation process, in order to arrest the perpetrators and prevent more murders of young women around Langa area; further calls on all law enforcement agencies to comply with the new Domestic Violence Amendment Act to prevent more gender based violence acts; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 43 (7) extends its deep sympathies and condolences to the families, friends and all loved ones of Nelisa Mjamba.
Agreed to.

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Mr Z N Mbhele moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that the City of Cape Town played host to more than 22 000 cyclists that participated in the 44th edition of the biggest timed bicycle race in the world – the 2022 Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT) – on Sunday, 13 March 2022; further notes that the CTCT presented by Pick ‘n Pay is a major contributor to the local economy, and that it is estimated that it injected an estimated R 500 million this year, which will go a long way in assisting in the recovery of the tourism and hospitality sectors which have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that the CTCT also raises large sums of money for social upliftment and cycling development, and that in excess of R 45 million has been distributed back to local communities through its two charitable beneficiaries, the Pedal Power Association and the Rotary Club of Claremont; recognises that while the number of cyclists that participated in the 2022 CTCT increased from 18 000 in 2021, the 22 000 cyclists that participated this year is still far less than the 35 000 cyclists who were allowed to participate before the Covid-19 pandemic; affirms the calls for the Government to end the national state of disaster as a matter of urgency to ensure that the post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery efforts of the leisure sector and businesses are not hampered; and (6) congratulates the organisers of the 2022 CTCT on hosting another successful cycle race.
Agreed to.

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Mr T M Langa moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) congratulates Ms Refiloe Maitisa, a 24-year-old South African actress, singer and model based in New York for her top awards achieved at New York University; notes that Ms Maitisa recently graduated top of her class, summa cum laude, from the prestigious New York University, Tisch School of Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama and Minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media & Technology; (3) acknowledges that Ms Refiloe Maitisa, completed her matric in 2015 with 6 distinctions from Crawford College Lonehill in South MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 44 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 (4) (5) (6) Africa, she then went to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and received an Associate Degree in Drama before enrolling at New York University; further acknowledges that in high school, Ms Maitisa was named a Top 10 Vocalist at the South African Talent Championship in 2014 and chosen to attend the 64th Actors, Models & Talent for Christ SHINE Conference in Florida, USA where she received the 3rd Place Overall Female Teen Actor Award and 3rd Place Overall Teen Singer Award; recognises that Ms Refiloe Maitisa was also the first student to win the Crawford’s Got Talent show in 2011 at the age of 13 years old and she later wrote the school’s first official song; further recognises that she was also awarded the Josh Goldfaden Award at New York University for her leadership, impact and contribution to writing; and that she later directed and staged a new play in less than 24 hours at the annual 24-Hour Play Festival at Tisch; and (7) applauds Ms Refiloe Mataisa on her achievements and for flying the South African flag high abroad, and wishes her success in her academics and profession.
Agreed to.

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Ms J Tshabalala moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes with deep sadness the passing of the former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament (MP), academic and political scientist, Dr Patrick Maesela on Monday, 7 March 2022; acknowledges that Dr Maesela studied Haematology through medical research and was the first black person to be allowed to be a medical technician; joined that he in 1964 and worked remembers underground to mobilize students and youth leading to the formation of NAYO, a youth movement which later had tremendous influence in student movement nationally; the ANC further remembers that in 1987, the ANC sent him for further studies where he obtained his PhD in political economy; recalls that in 2014, Dr Maesela was elected as the Member of Parliament, where he served as the member of the Portfolio Committee on Health until 2019; further recalls that in 2019, Dr Maesela was appointed as Political Advisor to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 45 (7) conveys its condolences to the family and friends of Dr Maesela.
Agreed to.

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Mr A M Shaik-Emam moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) notes the South African Proteas women’s team beat England in a nail-biting Women’s Cricket World Cup match in New Zealand on Monday, 14 March 2022; further notes that this was the first win against England since the year 2000, a sweet revenge for the South African women’s team after the 2017 world cup semi-finals loss to England; (3) recognises South Africa remains unbeaten in New Zealand; (4) further recognises that Marizanne Kapp claimed 5 wickets for 45 runs, and claimed 35 runs; (5) congratulates the Proteas women team on their success; and (6) extends its best wishes to the Proteas team to win the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Agreed to.

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Mr W T Letsie moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that the legacy of anti-apartheid activist Dr Aadil Moerat will live on in the hearts and minds of recipients of the Dr Aadil Moerat Medical Bursary Trust, which was launched over the past weekend at South Peninsula High School; acknowledges that this started as a Fund by Moerat’s late parents, targeting financially needy high school learners who want to study medicine; further acknowledges that this year, it was formalised into a Trust that could be sustained long after the current administrators are gone; recalls that Moerat, also known as the “people’s doctor”, was a general practitioner and anti-apartheid activist, revered by many for his community health activism; further recalls that he opened his practice in Gugulethu after graduating from the University of Cape Town, but was tragically murdered in 1998; and (6) commends the family of Dr Aadil Moerat for keeping his legacy alive.
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 46 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 Agreed to.

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Mr P R Moroatshehla moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) notes that a 10-year-old child Siyavuya Mabece has written a book with a clear message - stop bullying!
understands that this message is the title of the King’s College grade four pupil’s recently launched book that she penned with the help of her parents Zwelakhe and Ncebakazi Mabece and with coach Ondiswa Mbuka-Nkosi; acknowledges that her reason for writing the book is because she believes that bullying is a big societal problem and she has heard sad stories of children being bullied which galvanized her to bring awareness about the problem; further acknowledges that Siyavuya did her research and tells readers about the different types of bullying which she says includes sexual, verbal, physical and cyber bullying; (5) further understands that she is planning to do roadshows to bring awareness about bullying to her peers; and (6) wishes her well with the success of her book and all her future endeavours.
Agreed to.

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Mr D Joseph moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) notes that the sport, arts and cultural sectors have been hit particularly hard by the restrictions and banning of spectators and supporters imposed on these activities through the Government’s Covid-19 Risk Adjusted Strategy; further notes that the sport, arts and cultural sectors play an important role in nation-building, creating social cohesion, promoting economic growth, cultivating youth development and contributing to the physical and mental wellbeing of all South Africans; recognises that there is a need to lift as a matter of urgency the restrictions and banning of spectators and supporters currently imposed on these sectors; calls on the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture to work with the sport, arts and cultural sectors to put mechanisms in place to fast- track the development of Covid-19 containment measures, so that the restrictions and banning of spectators and supporters can be lifted; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 Tuesday, 15 March 2022] 47 (5) encourages South Africans to support the sport, arts and cultural sectors in a responsible manner when the restrictions are lifted.
Agreed to.

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Mr M G E Hendricks moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) notes the Muslim community as one of the most peaceful communities in South Africa; further notes that the Muslim community will remain undeterred in their calls to continue to condemn any acts of terrorism in South Africa by foreign forces who masquerade as Muslims; (3) acknowledges that such acts of terrorism give Islam a bad name; (4) (5) (6) (7) further acknowledges calls made leaders and organisations (Ulema bodies) to expel their members associated with terrorism in any way and who are on the payroll of foreign intelligence; religious to understands the calls made for Muslims to disassociate from such individuals or organisations; realises that news reports labelling terrorists who have nothing to do with Islam as “jihadists” cause immense hurt to Muslims; and commends the South African security establishment for not being influenced by false flags to promote Islamophobia in South Africa and elsewhere.
Agreed to.

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Ms A S Hlongo moved without notice: That the House – (1) welcomes the partnership between the SPAR Group and Mr Price Foundation who are commemorating almost a decade of successful partnership in assisting to combat youth unemployment; (2) (3) notes that the partners have been working together to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa, through the JumpStart programme over the past seven years; acknowledges that JumpStart teaches matriculants foundational life skills and provides hands-on work experience at the entry level retail environment; (4) recalls that through JumpStart thousands of youth are upskilled to become ready for work and better equipped to get employment; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022 48 [Tuesday, 15 March 2022 (5) further recalls that JumpStart has trained 22,259 youth for retail frontline jobs since 2007; 50% of whom have found employment over the past 14 years; and (6) commends the SPAR Group and Mr Price Foundation for their successful partnership in combating youth unemployment.
Agreed to.

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[19:53] Notices of motion.

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The House adjourned at 20:05.

P N TYAWA Acting Secretary to Parliament MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 7 – 2022